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Delightful setting that is a little tricky to find. Well worth the effort. The tasting was delivered at a leisurely pace. If you purchase two bottles, your tasting fee is waived. We found each offering to be excellent! Their Malbec was outstanding! One of the family owner/operators shared both their story and their process. Who would have thought you would find such beautiful California wines in Truckee? Not this guy! If you're in the area, highly recommended you visit this winery. Cheers!
Sipping wine in the summer as a gentle breeze blows on their gorgeous patio makes for a perfect Saturday. Tom is an excellent guide through 6 fabulous wine tastings for $25 and you get a glass to take home. Dog friendly our pup enjoyed the day as well. Of course we couldn't leave without taking home a few of of our favorite wines with a great discount for every two bottles you buy. Great outing for friends, couples as well as locals or out of town guests.
Completely surpassed our expectations! We had the best time and can't say enough about the service. The associate was kind and educational and made sure we had everything we needed for our bachelorette celebration. You get such a peaceful experience for a great price. Must do!!
Tom was awesome!!! Super friendly and helpful! The wines are great and it's an awesome place to sit and relax for a bit. Left with several bottles of the Romato which is a new varietal to me. I'll definitely be back!
A couple of weekends ago we had a friend visit from Hawaii and decided to take her to Truckee River Winery for a wine tasting! The weather was sunny which made our experience here that much more enjoyable. Truckee River Winery is a cute wine tasting bar with such beautiful property. Outside, they have a couple tables set up on their lawn as well as two bocce ball sand courts. Now, I'm not too familiar with wine, but I was very surprised with how affordable the wine tastings were. The Traditional Tasting was $5 and the Reserve Tasting was only $10. We had a group of four, so two of us did the Traditional Tasting, and the other two did the Reserve Tasting. The service was exceptional and we were able to enjoy each wine sample without any rush. We would take our glasses and enjoy it outside and share plenty of laughs. When we were all finished, we would take our glasses for the next sample. As I said earlier, I'm not too familiar with wine and I wouldn't know what great wine is supposed to taste like, but as far as I was aware of, everything I tasted that day was very pleasant. Good wine, a beautiful venue, and better company; couldn't ask for more!
Perfect way to spend a week day . We did the 6 wines tasting and it was great . Staff was great and atmosphere was also nice and relaxing and exactly what we were looking for. I work in the wine and spirits industry and thought all the wines tasted were quality . Very impressed.
This is a great place for a tasting. My first time wine tasting in the area and my friends wanted to bring me here. We did a tasting and I was pleasantly surprised to get a yummy cheese plate and crackers to go with it. Since my friends bought some wine, our tastings were all free. Even though it was chilly we sat outside around a fire table and enjoyed our bottle of wine. Sad to read it is closing soon.
I visited Truckee River Winery for the first time last weekend for my late birthday celebration with 6 of my friends. Boy, it sure is a shame that I didn't know about this place sooner! The ambience is casual, and the environment is so warm and inviting. The building itself is rather quaint and cozy on the inside. The real treat is the outdoor space with ample seating (and different styles too!), corn hole, and bocce ball courts. This is the perfect spot for any type of event, including celebrations, dates, family get-togethers, weddings, and even getting work done! The staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! They helped us pick out tastings and snacks, provided us with samples for other drinks, and contributed to the general merriment. I learned that TRW sources all their grapes from California but makes their wine at a facility in Truckee! The bang for the buck here is exceptional! We tried the $5 tasting which includes 5 wine samplings, all of which are refreshing and unique. The rosé is made my letting the grapes sit with the skin, creating a light color and a unique flavor. I also purchased the hibiscus-lime hard kombucha. Their snack offerings here are amazing- we got a cheese and bread plate, specifically with sourdough bread, seasonal (hatch chili) hummus, and spinach-artichoke dip. I will, without a doubt, return to Truckee River Winery to soak up the sun and enjoy wine at an amazing location!
Cozy fire, rocking chairs, friendly staff! What more can I say? Came here with the hubby and doggie during a winter storm. Boy, am I glad we did! We were able to escape the cold and snow AND enjoy wines, cheese, and chocolate. They are super dog friendly (meaning, dogs are allowed inside the tasting room)! In fact, we got to meet their winery dog Max who is super cute. We came while they had their Valentine's special which was $40 and included a wine, cheese, and chocolate pairing. We enjoyed that a lot! We also tried their hot mulled wine, sparkling wine tasting ($10) and regular tasting ($5). We ended up taking back 3 bottles with us. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is very clean and cozy. We probably spent over three hours here total. It was great! We can't wait to come back and see what the outside is like in the summer!
What a shame that we've been vacationing in Tahoe for all these years and it was only this weekend that we finally made it to this establishment! Such a fun and inviting spot. Cute little store front/tasting room. A decent variety of wines and beers to choose from. Love the fact that there are a number of grills available for people to use if they want to post up with friends and/or family enjoying wine and a game of bocce ball or corn hole. The place also has food to purchase if you get hungry or don't want to bring things in.
They hosted the Ice Carving competition for North Lake Tahoe SnowFest 2014. This entry is from Chris Banovich: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/truckee-river-winery-truckee?filter_by_userid=True&select=2lz8UydS_TC-ZtdQGogQTg&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA#WUt1_PL4wzpodRw5lHfMLQ For sipping wine, this place provides all the amenities of coziness, including Hammond, the giant Schnauzer: http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=54cPG6DZKl52Gm24hiIPGg&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA The "Apres Port" is excellent ($4.50/glass): it has a peppery structure for nice balance, without being too cloying.
Super cheap tastings but their bottles are in the $20-30 range. Great deal! Located in a small quaint house but they have a variety of hang out areas -- inside at the bar, a cool back room area, plenty of outdoor seating and outdoor games like boche. We learned that they get a lot of grapes from Lodi and produce wines in-house and out then on tap! The folks making the wine were also serving it! They provide a great spread of cheese and charcuterie. I even had a tasty panini and they have 3 different kinds of soups available. There are both locals and travelers. Great spot and must go for people who don't ski or snowboard.
Nice little gem in Truckee. My husband found this place via Yelp, and trust me, it would be easy to drive right past it without noticing it. It's a really tiny tasting room with a bar (5 seats), a small table for 2 inside, and a rocking bench outside. However, like everyone mentioned, they have bocce ball courts outside so you can enjoy your wine out there as well. $5 for regular tasting, and $10 for reserve tasting. Not bad at all considering you get about 5 wines to taste. Quite a few of their wines on the reserve list received awards from the San Francisco Chronicle. Overall their wines were not bad. I think the regular tasting wines were just ok. The Malbec Rose was quite interesting but sadly was not something I really enjoyed, despite liking Rose's usually. I did however, like my Pinot Gris quite a bit and ended up buying a bottle of that to take with me. Their Merlot and Pinot Noir were also quite delightful and because the price was a tad high on the Merlot, we walked away with a bottle of the Pinot instead. Good wines overall. The tasting experience was quite nice as the staff were quite friendly. I also liked that they are dog friendly here (if your dog is well behaved), so we were able to bring our Golden Retriever inside with us. He got to meet the big 110lb schnauzer that belonged to the owner's daughter. And guess what? They offer food as well. Thank goodness because my husband and I had a bagel before driving up to the snow park with our dog,and didn't get a chance to grab lunch, until we made it to the winery at 5pm. We both ordered a half sandwich, half soup that came with a bag of chips and a small brownie ($11). I had the corn chowder, which had too many potatoes, with a Proscuitto Panini on sourdough. The sandwich was surprisingly good. I didn't care much for the soup though. My husband's chili was a better choice. The brownie they served is worth complimenting because it went so well with their Aprese Dessert Wine. It was totally unintentional, but after taking a bite, I drank a sip of my dessert wine and was shocked at how well it paired. They obviously didn't do it intentionally but something they ought to consider! It was so good, I made my husband try it . I even took his brownie to pair with the dessert wine I had (not offered in the reserve tasting). Solid 4 stars! Not to mention that they had the cutest wine trinkets, tumblers and champagne glasses to sell. Do stop by if you're around!
Thank God for a Winery here! We were visiting from Hawaii & didn't realize a blizzard was coming. We booked an experience outside & was waiting at Boreal Mountain for our reserved time, but what should have been 10 mins to the Winery, was going to take us 1 hour, because of the snowstorm! We immediately called to see if we could reschedule as we know we would be back. They said we could come another day. Yay! We decided to go back when there wasn't a blizzard. Lol. We also upgraded our experience from smores & fireplace outdoors, to a YURT! Best decision ever & it was our BEST winery experience ever! It was just perfect & magical! The yurt had 2 heaters, but we quickly turned one off. It wAs equipped with blankets & pillows! It was so cozy feeling. Our table was so nicely decorated, like out of a magazine! The experience came with a charcuterie board and 5 wine tastings. Everything was so good! Not a fan of White wine, but it's something about high elevation wineries...makes white taste yummy! Ambiance was cozy, without the cold snow! We absolutely loved everything about it & we are super happy we booked it! This is a must to visit in Truckee! read more
2 months ago
Beautiful patio, friendly staff, and a great spot to spend an afternoon. Even have dog water bowls to keep your furry friends happy too! They had lawn games and a variety of seating. They do have bento charcuterie boxes for purchase, but we had lunch plans already and didn't get them. If you're in the area, stop by and have a slow afternoon! read more
1 year ago
Delightful setting that is a little tricky to find. Well worth the effort. The tasting was delivered at a leisurely pace. If you purchase two bottles, your tasting fee is waived. We found each offering to be excellent! Their Malbec was outstanding! One of the family owner/operators shared both their story and their process. Who would have thought you would find such beautiful California wines in Truckee? Not this guy! If you're in the area, highly recommended you visit this winery. Cheers! read more
Sipping wine in the summer as a gentle breeze blows on their gorgeous patio makes for a perfect Saturday. Tom is an excellent guide through 6 fabulous wine tastings for $25 and you get a glass to take home. Dog friendly our pup enjoyed the day as well. Of course we couldn't leave without taking home a few of of our favorite wines with a great discount for every two bottles you buy. Great outing for friends, couples as well as locals or out of town guests. read more
Completely surpassed our expectations! We had the best time and can't say enough about the service. The associate was kind and educational and made sure we had everything we needed for our bachelorette celebration. You get such a peaceful experience for a great price. Must do!! read more
A couple of weekends ago we had a friend visit from Hawaii and decided to take her to Truckee River Winery for a wine tasting! The weather was sunny which made our experience here that much more enjoyable. Truckee River Winery is a cute wine tasting bar with such beautiful property. Outside, they have a couple tables set up on their lawn as well as two bocce ball sand courts. Now, I'm not too familiar with wine, but I was very surprised with how affordable the wine tastings were. The Traditional Tasting was $5 and the Reserve Tasting was only $10. We had a group of four, so two of us did the Traditional Tasting, and the other two did the Reserve Tasting. The service was exceptional and we were able to enjoy each wine sample without any rush. We would take our glasses and enjoy it outside and share plenty of laughs. When we were all finished, we would take our glasses for the next sample. As I said earlier, I'm not too familiar with wine and I wouldn't know what great wine is supposed to taste like, but as far as I was aware of, everything I tasted that day was very pleasant. Good wine, a beautiful venue, and better company; couldn't ask for more! read more
3 years ago
Perfect way to spend a week day . We did the 6 wines tasting and it was great . Staff was great and atmosphere was also nice and relaxing and exactly what we were looking for. I work in the wine and spirits industry and thought all the wines tasted were quality . Very impressed. read more
This is a great place for a tasting. My first time wine tasting in the area and my friends wanted to bring me here. We did a tasting and I was pleasantly surprised to get a yummy cheese plate and crackers to go with it. Since my friends bought some wine, our tastings were all free. Even though it was chilly we sat outside around a fire table and enjoyed our bottle of wine. Sad to read it is closing soon. read more
7 years ago
I visited Truckee River Winery for the first time last weekend for my late birthday celebration with 6 of my friends. Boy, it sure is a shame that I didn't know about this place sooner! The ambience is casual, and the environment is so warm and inviting. The building itself is rather quaint and cozy on the inside. The real treat is the outdoor space with ample seating (and different styles too!), corn hole, and bocce ball courts. This is the perfect spot for any type of event, including celebrations, dates, family get-togethers, weddings, and even getting work done! The staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! They helped us pick out tastings and snacks, provided us with samples for other drinks, and contributed to the general merriment. I learned that TRW sources all their grapes from California but makes their wine at a facility in Truckee! The bang for the buck here is exceptional! We tried the $5 tasting which includes 5 wine samplings, all of which are refreshing and unique. The rosé is made my letting the grapes sit with the skin, creating a light color and a unique flavor. I also purchased the hibiscus-lime hard kombucha. Their snack offerings here are amazing- we got a cheese and bread plate, specifically with sourdough bread, seasonal (hatch chili) hummus, and spinach-artichoke dip. I will, without a doubt, return to Truckee River Winery to soak up the sun and enjoy wine at an amazing location! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Cozy fire, rocking chairs, friendly staff! What more can I say? Came here with the hubby and doggie during a winter storm. Boy, am I glad we did! We were able to escape the cold and snow AND enjoy wines, cheese, and chocolate. They are super dog friendly (meaning, dogs are allowed inside the tasting room)! In fact, we got to meet their winery dog Max who is super cute. We came while they had their Valentine's special which was $40 and included a wine, cheese, and chocolate pairing. We enjoyed that a lot! We also tried their hot mulled wine, sparkling wine tasting ($10) and regular tasting ($5). We ended up taking back 3 bottles with us. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is very clean and cozy. We probably spent over three hours here total. It was great! We can't wait to come back and see what the outside is like in the summer! read more
What a shame that we've been vacationing in Tahoe for all these years and it was only this weekend that we finally made it to this establishment! Such a fun and inviting spot. Cute little store front/tasting room. A decent variety of wines and beers to choose from. Love the fact that there are a number of grills available for people to use if they want to post up with friends and/or family enjoying wine and a game of bocce ball or corn hole. The place also has food to purchase if you get hungry or don't want to bring things in. read more
They hosted the Ice Carving competition for North Lake Tahoe SnowFest 2014. This entry is from Chris Banovich: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/truckee-river-winery-truckee?filter_by_userid=True&select=2lz8UydS_TC-ZtdQGogQTg&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA#WUt1_PL4wzpodRw5lHfMLQ For sipping wine, this place provides all the amenities of coziness, including Hammond, the giant Schnauzer: http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=54cPG6DZKl52Gm24hiIPGg&userid=wG9d5TxOKKgbd8O08-kntA The "Apres Port" is excellent ($4.50/glass): it has a peppery structure for nice balance, without being too cloying. read more
7 years ago
Super cheap tastings but their bottles are in the $20-30 range. Great deal! Located in a small quaint house but they have a variety of hang out areas -- inside at the bar, a cool back room area, plenty of outdoor seating and outdoor games like boche. We learned that they get a lot of grapes from Lodi and produce wines in-house and out then on tap! The folks making the wine were also serving it! They provide a great spread of cheese and charcuterie. I even had a tasty panini and they have 3 different kinds of soups available. There are both locals and travelers. Great spot and must go for people who don't ski or snowboard. read more
3 years ago
Nice little gem in Truckee. My husband found this place via Yelp, and trust me, it would be easy to drive right past it without noticing it. It's a really tiny tasting room with a bar (5 seats), a small table for 2 inside, and a rocking bench outside. However, like everyone mentioned, they have bocce ball courts outside so you can enjoy your wine out there as well. $5 for regular tasting, and $10 for reserve tasting. Not bad at all considering you get about 5 wines to taste. Quite a few of their wines on the reserve list received awards from the San Francisco Chronicle. Overall their wines were not bad. I think the regular tasting wines were just ok. The Malbec Rose was quite interesting but sadly was not something I really enjoyed, despite liking Rose's usually. I did however, like my Pinot Gris quite a bit and ended up buying a bottle of that to take with me. Their Merlot and Pinot Noir were also quite delightful and because the price was a tad high on the Merlot, we walked away with a bottle of the Pinot instead. Good wines overall. The tasting experience was quite nice as the staff were quite friendly. I also liked that they are dog friendly here (if your dog is well behaved), so we were able to bring our Golden Retriever inside with us. He got to meet the big 110lb schnauzer that belonged to the owner's daughter. And guess what? They offer food as well. Thank goodness because my husband and I had a bagel before driving up to the snow park with our dog,and didn't get a chance to grab lunch, until we made it to the winery at 5pm. We both ordered a half sandwich, half soup that came with a bag of chips and a small brownie ($11). I had the corn chowder, which had too many potatoes, with a Proscuitto Panini on sourdough. The sandwich was surprisingly good. I didn't care much for the soup though. My husband's chili was a better choice. The brownie they served is worth complimenting because it went so well with their Aprese Dessert Wine. It was totally unintentional, but after taking a bite, I drank a sip of my dessert wine and was shocked at how well it paired. They obviously didn't do it intentionally but something they ought to consider! It was so good, I made my husband try it . I even took his brownie to pair with the dessert wine I had (not offered in the reserve tasting). Solid 4 stars! Not to mention that they had the cutest wine trinkets, tumblers and champagne glasses to sell. Do stop by if you're around! read more
We actually LOVED visiting here during our stay in Truckee. The girls here are super friendly and informative about their wine. It was snowing but even sitting inside near the warm fire and playing games was fun for being indoors. They have a food menu to chose from and relaxing music. When it's snowing they have BBQ pits and outdoor games. We'll be coming back anytime we're in town :) Thank you for the amazing hospitality. read more
10 years ago
Great ambiance. Wines are amazing. Come for the Pinot Noir but the Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Malbec are worthy. Tried the Reserve tasting, in case you wondered. Listened to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the Rat Pack music in the tasting room. And they have them most maxing winery dog! As all good wineries should have A worthy stop on your way to Reno or Tahoe! Don't just drive through. Please stop and enjoy! Enjoy! read more
7 years ago
Love this beautiful little winery on 4 acres in Truckee. Dog friendly, bocce courts, plenty of seating, yummy wines, and charming staff. read more
7 years ago
Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff with several wines to choose from. There is also a very nice outdoor space to enjoy. read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
This winery has everything...Max, the wine dog, bocce ball courts, picnic tables, BBQs, good service and delicious wine. We love it here. It's fun for a couple, a group, a family, and anyone with a dog. Come here if you like wine, picnics, board or card games (available to use), bocce ball, or somewhere relaxing just outside of downtown Truckee. read more
8 years ago
This place is AMAZING. $10 tasting-heavy pit. Super drinkable wine. They allow you to bring your own picnic. Tons of games : bocce, corn hole, he has...and blankets to cuddle as temps drop read more
8 years ago
Never a bad glass of wine. Always a great time. Why write a review any longer? Well because the folks at Yelp! Say that was too short, so fine, as the host of #Kuhltoys, I'll go ahead and make the call, TRW is a #Kuhl place! read more
8 years ago
Super cute winery. Very casual, laid back but with a lot of character. The employees are friendly and great to talk with. I came on a Friday afternoon and to my surprise, there were plenty of other people. My husband and I happened to pop in after our trip to Reno and I'm glad we came! read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
I enjoyed my time at the weather winery after a stormy day hike. I will be back next time while in Truckee. They offer 2 flights for tasting. $5 traditional, and $10 reserve. Each includes 5 wines. My most favorite was Maid of Honor. The winery is know for their Pinot Noir which was too heavy for my taste, I love lighter, less body ones. Nice menu for cheese, charcuterie plates, paninis, and sides with your wine. It has big outdoor space, bocce courts, picnic tables, and interesting wine theme merchandise. read more
What a cute little place! We came up to Tahoe for a family gathering and just randomly stumbled upon this place while we were trying to kill time. It was very warm and welcoming. The wine was super cheap. We did both he Premium and Regular samplers and most of the wines were good. My favorite was the Merlot on the Premium list. And to top it off they baked is warm fresh cookies!! This place doesn't get too busy in the winter so it wasn't crowded when we went but they mentioned the summer is crazy since they do outside activities there. Definitely a place to try when you're in town! read more
8 years ago
12 years ago
This is a great place to chill. You can bring your own food and buy wine , play bocce ball and horseshoes. Bring kids and dogs and catch the last rays of sun in the evening. Family run winery serving food and wine. Lots of outdoor seating. Enjoy! read more
7 years ago
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Yes we are dog friendly. We do ask they are on leash. Thank you!
